Trailing Dividend / Share
$1.31
Matador Resources Company (MTDR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2021 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
2.6%
Payout Ratio
21.5%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
5 years
MTDR Dividend Income Check
Safety
21.5% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
5 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 10.5% and trend is unknown.
MTDR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield2.6%
Trailing DPS$1.31
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M4
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout21.5%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout273.8%
FCF SafetyStretched
Piotroski F-Score3/9
Growth
Growth Streak5 years
3Y CAGR63.6%
5Y CAGRN/A
Yield on Cost (5Y)10.5%
YOC Trendunknown
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.9%
Total Shareholder Yield3.5%
1Y Total Return-0.1%
5Y Total Return69.0%
Div Contribution (5Y)12.4%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$16,89710Y ago$23,92620Y ago$45,572
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
MTDR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (6 years of payments)
MTDR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Matador Resources Company distributes 21.5% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 273.8%, rated "Stretched".
Piotroski F-Score: 3/9 — weak financial health.
Growth Track Record
MTDR has raised its dividend for 5 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 63.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, MTDR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 2.6% dividend yield, 0.9% buyback yield, 3.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 10.5% and is currently unknown. The 5-year total return is 69.0%, with dividends contributing 12.4% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $23,926 today.
FCF payout is stretched — the dividend consumes a large share of free cash flow.
MTDR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$3.94
Avg/Payment$0.1969
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 8, 2026Latest | $0.3750 | — | 2.60% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | $0.3750 | — | 2.68% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Nov 10, 2025 | $0.3750 | ↑ +20.0% | 3.32% | Dec 5, 2025 |
| Aug 15, 2025 | $0.3125 | — | 2.53% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| May 9, 2025 | $0.3125 | — | 2.51% | Jun 6, 2025 |
| Feb 28, 2025 | $0.3125 | ↑ +25.0% | 1.84% | Mar 14, 2025 |
| Nov 15, 2024 | $0.2500 | ↑ +25.0% | 1.48% | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Aug 15, 2024 | $0.2000 | — | 1.39% | Sep 5, 2024 |
MTDR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
2.6%
#4 of 7
Safety
Sustainable
21.5% payout
Streak
5Y
— 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.5%
#5 of 7
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MTDRMatador Resources Co… | $6.2B | 2.6% | 21.5% | 5 | Sustainable |
1st  CIVICivitas Resources, I… | $2.3B | 18.2% | 58.9% | 1 | Sustainable |
3rd  CTRACoterra Energy Inc. | $24.7B | 2.8% | 39.7% | 2 | Sustainable |
2nd  SMSM Energy Company | $3.1B | 2.9% | 14.2% | 4 | Sustainable |
 FANGDiamondback Energy, … | $51.6B | 2.2% | 69.5% | 8 | Watch |
 OVVOvintiv Inc. | $14.7B | 2.3% | 24.8% | 0 | Sustainable |
 DVNDevon Energy Corpora… | $26.2B | 2.3% | 23.4% | 1 | Sustainable |
MTDR Annual Dividend History (2009–2026)
18 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $0.75 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 6.0% |
| 2025 | $1.31 | 54.4% | 4 | $6.09 | 21.6% | 4.64x | 10.5% |
| 2024 | $0.85 | 30.8% | 4 | $7.14 | 11.9% | 8.40x | 6.8% |
| 2023 | $0.65 | 116.7% | 4 | $7.05 | 9.2% | 10.85x | 5.2% |
| 2022 | $0.30 | 140.0% | 4 | $10.11 | 3.0% | 33.70x | 2.4% |
| 2021 | $0.13 | — | 4 | $4.91 | 2.5% | 39.28x | 1.0% |
| 2020 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $-4.77 | — | — | — |
| 2019 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.05 | — | — | — |
| 2018 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $2.41 | — | — | — |
| 2017 | $0.00 | — | 0 | $1.23 | — | — | — |
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MTDR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying MTDR stock.
How much dividend does MTDR pay per share?
Matador Resources Company (MTDR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $1.31 per share, with a current dividend yield of +2.6%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is MTDR's next ex-dividend date?
MTDR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. MTDR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is MTDR's dividend safe?
MTDR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +21.5% and FCF payout ratio of +273.8%. The 5-year growth streak provides moderate confidence.
Is MTDR a Dividend Payer?
Yes, Matador Resources Company is classified as a Dividend Payer with 5 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is N/A, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does MTDR pay dividends?
Matador Resources Company pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $1.31 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 5+ years from 2021 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in MTDR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in MTDR five years ago would be worth approximately $16,897 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is MTDR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
MTDR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +10.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +2.6% market yield, thanks to the lower original cost basis.